The Keep Writing Podcast

You have the power to choose how you view failure. You can choose to view it as a source of shame, frustration, and disappointment. Or you can choose to view it as an opportunity for growth, refinement, and grace. Here’s the thing: Jesus is turning your misery into mastery. He is prompting you to trust Him and follow Him into the zone of discomfort so that it can become your zone of comfort. And i...

What is your relationship with failure like? Do you tend to focus on the discomfort and pain? Or do you notice the positive effect that results from it? We can’t bypass failure. Truly, life is 50% comfortable circumstances, 50% uncomfortable circumstances. We might as well get used to it. Remember, Jesus tells us that we will have trouble. We will have failure, discomfort, and pain in this life. B...

The harmful effects of sugar may be hurting you more than you realize. Sugar not only creates inflammation in the body, it also causes mood swings and feelings like depression, sadness, and hopelessness. And when you’re trying to reach your next big goal, these problems can throw off your focus and seriously derail all of your hard work. But there is hope! We can learn how to satisfy our souls ins...

You are a triune being.  You are made up of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Each of these parts has a specific function and serves a specific purpose within you. When you understand what each piece does and how they all work together, you can begin to understand where your thoughts, feelings, actions, and results come from. And once you understand that, you can begin observing yourself w...

Is creating a daily Bible reading routine at the top of your list of resolutions for 2024? As we inch closer to the start of a new year, many of us are pondering the question of how we can make this next year better. How can we do more and be more? We begin setting goals for ourselves to achieve the vision we have in our minds of what life should look like and who we should be. But instead of focu...

Are you hesitating to write your book or start your YouTube channel or podcast because you aren’t sure you can really help people get results?   If you’re wondering how to help your clients or readers find success, then you’ve come to the right place!  In today’s episode, Nika breaks down three main steps to creating a system that can give your audience a guarantee and help your clients...

Wondering how you can be a better writer and really grab your reader’s attention? The key lies in understanding how a reader’s mind works. A good writer knows that their reader is smart and can figure a few things out for themselves. In fact, a reader enjoys reading because they actually like figuring things out! Only an amateur writer misses the point of reading and hands everything to the reader...

A good book idea is meant to be shared with the world, not kept to yourself! Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14-16). We are called to let our light shine bright so that others may believe. If we hide or dim our light, we do a disservice to God’s beautiful design. Yes, He designed you to shine! And your good book ideas are gifts from the Lord. It’s time to stop covering up y...

How do you outsource tasks in your business? And how does it accelerate your growth? In today’s episode, Nika discusses her own journey with hiring help to grow her business, what method has worked best for her, and what to look for to hire the right people! Learn about the four major hiring arrangements and five essential roles to outsource right now. Plus, find out Nika’s biggest tip for how to...

It feels like there’s something missing in your business…   Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of business success? Were you certain you’d have better results by now and can’t understand why you’re not seeing them? Maybe you’ve been internally blaming the environment, the people around you, and even yourself. Nothing you try seems to work. And you just don’t know what to do anymore. The cul...

If you’re an author and a speaker, then you’re also a leader. You help people get to where they’re going.   Having the right leadership skills is essential to successfully guiding your people to success. Whether they’re on your team or they’re your loyal followers, they look to you for guidance and inspiration. However, being a leader does not mean that you have to have everything all figured...

Do you ever struggle with feeling like a fraud? Have you ever turned away big opportunities because you were afraid of looking foolish? We’ve all had those moments where we tell ourselves that we just don’t know enough or aren’t good enough to teach or guide others. But it’s not about being good enough or knowing enough. Truly, what is “enough”? There will be times where you encounter things that...

What do you do when you have a low-energy day and can’t find the motivation to write?  Low-energy days like to sneak up on us from time to time and make us think that what we’re doing isn’t going to work. We believe that we can’t make the seeds we are planting grow. Here’s the truth friend… We can’t make the seeds grow. Our responsibility as Christ-followers and stewards of the blessings God...

What do you do when you set writing goals for yourself only to then miss the due date entirely?  If you’ve missed your writing due date, you may be struggling with disappointment and guilt. But, writer, you are not a failure! In today’s episode, Nika shares a special segment from a coaching call that took place in her weekly Anointed Writers coaching group. In the call, Nika’s student opened...

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9 Finding motivation to write can feel almost impossible at times, especially when you feel like you’re falling behind. Remember that writing is just like running a race. It takes endurance and perseverance to make it across the finish line. You may feel like giving up many tim...

Sometimes, you just need a prayer of blessing spoken over you. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and discouraged, take comfort in the arms of the One who has all the answers. Today, dear writer, join Nika as she prays a prayer of blessing over you and the message you are divinely appointed to share. Pray this prayer with her and find clarity and calm as you enter into the Lord's presenc...

There are two main reasons why many authors don’t write a book outline before they start their project: they simply don’t know how or they don’t want to because it feels too restrictive. The problem is, a good book outline organizes your thoughts and makes your topic easier to write about! Without one, your reader may not fully grasp your concept or they may lose interest in your book and never ev...

Curious about how to write an autobiography? Are you feeling prompted by the Holy Spirit to share your life story? Maybe God is encouraging you to share the experiences you’ve walked through with Him! Whether you’ve lived through life-shattering events or you’ve met God in the small, everyday moments, your story has been anointed for such a time as this. In this episode, Nika shares an excerpt fro...

There's always an abundance of hope for writers when we know where to look. The writing life can sometimes feel a bit discouraging, especially when you haven’t finished your first book or any big writing project you’re working on. As a Christian writer, it can be easy to wonder if God even remembers you when you just can’t seem to catch the break you’ve been praying for and you’re starting to lose...

As writers, we often tend to overthink the process of writing a book.  We like to have things neat and tidy, having the entire outline and storyline mapped out and organized. Or we can tend to feel like a complete mess because the project feels too big and we have no idea where to start. Friend, it’s time to simplify the process. In this week’s episode, we learn all about how "Keep Writing" s...

For all the teachers that are making their way back to school and welcoming new students on campus this year, take a few moments to be encouraged. In this episode, Nika reads an excerpt from her daily devotional book for educators and administrators entitled “Keep Teaching,” in the hopes that you will turn to these messages of encouragement and faith throughout the school year. Coming straight fro...

Whether you’re just getting started as a writer or have published several books already, writing short eBooks can help you grow your audience and your business as an author! Shelley Hitz helps writers of all levels share their stories with the world, reach their publishing dreams, and make an impact on the kingdom of God. Having written many books over the course of ten years, she's learned all th...

Alisa Keeton is on a mission to help people experience their bodies as a revelation. God loves your body! If you have stored trauma and mental and emotional pain from the past, it is showing up in your body. In her groundbreaking book, The Body Revelation, Alisa offers a path to true healing, and it is not through aggressive exercise or dieting. Come and take a gentle path to trauma release. Topic...

You get to be the one to decide what goes into the chapters of your book. You are the author, and that means you have the author ity. But so many people hesitate to get started writing their manuscript because they worry that there is some hard and fast rule about how what goes into a chapter. I get it. I used to wonder the same thing. But any question tat stops you from the act of writing is just...

Many clients come to me with overwhelming concern that if they write about certain sensitive memories, it might cause a fallout in their family relationships or friendships. That is definitely something you want to think about at length because writing about some things is a huge risk. In this excerpt from my book Page One to Page Done , I offer a framework and simple questions that can help you c...